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'''Cardosoism''' is an economically center-right, culturally left-wing and liberal ideology representing the beliefs of the Ex-President of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso de Mello.
'''Cardosoism''' is an economically center-right, culturally left-wing and liberal ideology representing the beliefs of the Ex-President of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso de Mello.
==History==
==History==
The government of Fernando Henrique Cardoso of Brazil, which lasted from 1995 to 2002, is remembered as a period of significant economic and social reforms that transformed the country into one of the world's largest emerging markets. Cardoso's presidency brought about a series of changes that helped to stabilize the economy, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen Brazil's position on the global stage.
[[File:FHC.png]]] Cardoso, often nicknamed "FHC", was elected with the support of a heterodox alliance of his own [[File:PSDB.png]] Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and two right-wing parties, the [[File:BrazilPFL.png]] Liberal Front Party (PFL) and the [[File:PTBreact.png]] Brazilian Labour Party (PTB). Brazil's largest party, the centrist Party of the [[File:MDB(Brazil).png]] Brazilian Democratic Movement (PMDB), joined Cardoso's governing coalition after the election, as did the right-wing [[File:BrazilPP.png]] Brazilian Progressive Party (PPB) in 1996.


When Cardoso took office in 1995, Brazil's economy was in a state of crisis. High unemployment, hyperinflation, and major currency devaluations had plagued the country for years. The first measure taken by the new government was the implementation of the 'Real Plan,' which introduced a new currency, the Real, and set up a strict monetary policy to control inflation. This move was successful in reducing inflation from over 1000% to single digits, making Brazil a more attractive destination for foreign investments.
Cardoso's presidency saw institutional advancements in human [[File:Humanismpix.png]] rights, beginning with a national secretariat and a new government program, discussed with civil society, to address the issue. On 8 January 1996, he issued the controversial Decree 1775, which created a framework for the clear demarcation of [[File:Native.png]] indigenous territories, but which, as part of the process, opened indigenous territories to counterclaims by adjacent [[File:Timocracy.png]] landowners. In 2000, Cardoso demanded the disclosure of some classified [[File:Strato.png]] military files concerning [[File:OperationCondor.png]] Operation Condor, a network of South American military dictatorships that kidnapped and assassinated political opponents.


One of the key features of Cardoso's government was his commitment to free market policies and privatization. He opened the Brazilian economy to competition, which led to an influx of foreign investments and increased exports. Privatization deals were made in key sectors such as telecommunications, mining, and transportation, resulting in significant improvements in service delivery and increased efficiency. However, these policies also faced criticism from those who believed that it widened the gap between the rich and poor and led to the loss of public assets.
FHC was the first Brazilian President to address the inequality and the enormous gap between rich and poor. He started the following [[File:Welf.png]] programs: Bolsa Escola, the Auxílio Gás, the Bolsa Alimentação, and the Cartão Alimentação.


In addition to economic reforms, Cardoso's government also focused on social policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality. The 'Bolsa Escola' program, later expanded to 'Bolsa Familia,' provided cash transfers to low-income families on the condition that their children attend school. This social welfare program proved to be successful in reducing poverty rates and improving education outcomes, leading to a decrease in income inequality in Brazil.
His wife, [[File:Libfem.png]] Ruth Cardoso, focused on unifying [[File:Socdem.png]] transfer programs aimed at helping people suffering from poverty and hunger., by means of a program based on the idea that educating the poor could help raise them out of poverty.


During his presidency, Cardoso also made significant strides in foreign policy, positioning Brazil as a major player in the global arena. He strengthened relationships with neighboring countries, such as Argentina and Chile, and actively engaged in international organizations like the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. Additionally, Brazil's participation in the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) group, formed during Cardoso's presidency, solidified the country's position as a rising power in the international community.
Cardoso's administration deepened the [[File:Neolib.png]] privatization program launched by president [[File:Collor.png]] Fernando Collor de Mello. During his first term, several [[File:Statecap.png]] government-owned enterprises in areas such as steel milling, telecommunications and mining, such as Telebras and Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, were sold to the private sector, the deepest denationalisation in Brazilian history, amidst a polarized political debate between [[File:Neolib.png]] "neoliberals" and [[File:EconNat.png]] "developmentalists". Economists still contend over its long-term effects; some research suggests that companies sold by the government achieved better profitability as a result of their disengagement from the state.


However, Cardoso's government also faced challenges. The country experienced multiple currency devaluations, and the Real Plan's success in controlling inflation was short-lived. Additionally, social inequality and poverty levels persisted, and crime rates continued to rise, particularly in urban areas. Furthermore, public trust in the government was eroded by corruption scandals and accusations of vote-buying during elections.
Despite the sale of public assets, the years 1995 to 2002 saw a rise of the total public debt from 30% to 55.5% of GDP. Economists aligned with his government argued that this was due to external factors outside the control of the administration at the time, such as the devaluation of the Brazilian real and the growth of the share of the debt denominated in US dollars. Nevertheless, devaluation of the currency was an instrument of monetary policy used right after his reelection, when the real pegged to the dollar led to a financial crisis that saw the country lose much of its foreign reserve fund and raise its interest rates on government bonds to very high levels as he tried to stabilize the currency under a new [[File:Bankocracy.png]] free-floating regime. With this economic shift, the greatest achievement of Cardoso – his landmark
of [[File:Anti-Inflation.png]] lowering of inflation – was maintained, but his popularity plummeted.


Despite these challenges, the government of Fernando Henrique Cardoso is widely acknowledged for its significant achievements. Under his leadership, Brazil's economy stabilized, and the country experienced a period of sustained growth. Poverty rates declined, and the government's social programs helped lift millions of Brazilians out of poverty. Cardoso's reforms paved the way for Brazil's continued economic growth and strengthened its position as one of the world's leading emerging markets.
Given his previous experience as Minister of Foreign Affairs and his prestige as an internationally famous sociologist, he was respected on the world scene, building friendships with such leaders as [[File:Clintonism.png]] Bill Clinton and [[File:AuthNeolib.png]] Ernesto Zedillo. Although he was respected abroad, in [[File:Cball-Brazil.png]] Brazil he had problems gaining support in [[File:Parl.png]] Congress for government priorities and among people in general. As a result, major reforms planned by the executive branch, such as changes in the [[File:Tax.png]] tax system and to social security, were only partially approved and only after long discussion. Although claiming to still support [[File:Socdem.png]] social democracy, his economic policies led people on the left to identify him with [[File:Neolib.png]] neoliberalism and right-wing politics, terms that often carry a very negative connotation in Latin American political debate and academic circles.
 
 
He also experienced personal problems with former ally [[File:ItamarFranco.png]] Itamar Franco, his predecessor and later became Governor of Minas Gerais, a fierce opponent of his administrative reforms that saw the state lose its capacity to contract debt and forced a reduction of local government spending. Cardoso was also criticized for amending the [[File:Consti.png]] constitution to his own benefit, allowing him to stay eight years in office. His popularity in his first four years, gained with the success of Plano Real, decreased during his last four years as the currency crisis was followed by lower economic growth and employment rates, greater public debt, growing political dissent, low levels of investment in appropriate infrastructure, and, finally, an energy crisis caused by an unexpected drought, as over 80% of Brazil's electricity is hydroelectric. He publicly admitted that he could have done more for public security and for the creation of new jobs, but defended his policies in areas such as health and education.
 
Cardoso's administration was accused of [[File:Klep.png]] bribing congressmen to pass a constitutional amendment that secured FHC the right to seek reelection, which he eventually won.


In conclusion, the government of Fernando Henrique Cardoso of Brazil from 1995 to 2002 was a time of transformation and progress in the country's history. Through economic and social reforms, Brazil was able to stabilize its economy, reduce poverty and inequality, and become an influential player on the global stage. While there were challenges and criticisms, Cardoso's presidency is remembered as a period of significant changes that laid the foundation for Brazil's future growth and development.
==Personality and Behaviour==
==Personality and Behaviour==
Cardosoism is very educated and (somewhat) philosophical. He loves privatization and deeregulation, and would privatize the entire FreePCB if he got any chance. He also loves to travel to foreign countries.
Cardosoism is very educated and (somewhat) philosophical. He loves privatization and deeregulation, and would privatize the entire FreePCB if he got any chance. He also loves to travel to foreign countries.
==Relationships==
==Relationships==
===Friends===
===Friends===
*[[file:3way.png]] [[Third Way]] - Mixes the best of both [[file:Socdem.png]]worlds[[file:Fiscon.png]].
*[[file:3way.png]] [[Third Way]] - My preferred ideology and role model.
*[[file:Neolib.png]] [[Neoliberalism]] - I started the biggest deeregulation efforts Brazil ever seen. The economy was fully deeregulated, price caps were removed, and companies were privatized.
*[[file:Neolib.png]] [[Neoliberalism]] - Privatization go brrrrrrrr!
*[[file:PSDB.png]] [[Toucanism]] - My beloved political party.
*[[file:PSDB.png]] [[Toucanism]] - My beloved political party and friend. Our vision of a [[File:Liberal Democracy.png]] Liberal Democratic Brazil will not be in vain!
*[[file:Soclib.png]] [[Social Liberalism]] and [[file:Soccap.png]] [[Social Capitalism]] - Despite my support to Neoliberalism, I still cared about the poor, and I supported many policies to redistribute wealth.
*[[file:Soclib.png]] [[Social Liberalism]] and [[file:Soccap.png]] [[Social Capitalism]] - Who said a Capitalist can't care about the poor?
*[[file:Monet.png]] [[Monetarism]] - Togheter we ended hyperinflation! <s>Don't search for "Samba Effect".</s>
*[[file:Monet.png]] [[Monetarism]] - Togheter we ended hyperinflation! <s>Don't search for the "Samba Effect".</s>
*[[file:Moder.png]] [[Moderatism]] - The path to progress is stick to moderation and reform.
*[[file:Moder.png]] [[Moderatism]] - The path to progress is to stick with moderation and reform.
*[[file:ItamarFranco.png]] [[Itamarism]] - Thank you Mr. Franco for appointing me as Minister of the Economy. If it wasn't you, I could never have accended into the position of president.
*[[file:ItamarFranco.png]] [[Itamarism]] - Thank you Mr. Franco for appointing me as Minister of the Economy. If it wasn't you, I could never have accended to such position of President of Brazil.
*[[File:Mandela.png]] [[Mandelaism]] - A big friend of mine and we both agree that racism sucks.
*[[File:New Labourism.png]] [[Blairism]] - Great inspiration, but the Iraq War was awful.
===Frenemies===
===Frenemies===
*[[file:Lula.png]] [[Workerism]] - I disliked you back then when you were a dirty Socialist, but you became acceptable over the time when you accepted that Capitalism is the future.
*[[File:Menem.png]] [[Menemism]] - We both were just trying to bring our countries to a new modern direction without [[File:Statecap.png]] inneficient economic bureaucracy and [[File:Authcon.png]] ruthless right-wing authoritarianism, but you should have funded more social services and, please, drop your conservatism.
*[[file:Sarney.png]] [[Sarneyism]] - You saved Brazil from a new dictatorship, but you were awful.
*[[file:Lula.png]] [[Workerism]] - I disliked you back then when you were a dirty commie, but you became acceptable over the time when you accepted that Capitalism is the future.
*[[fIle:Temer.png]] [[Temerism]] - Why do you hate the poor so much?
*[[file:Sarney.png]] [[Sarneyism]] - You saved Brazil from a new dictatorship, but your economic policy was awful.
*[[file:Socdem.png]] [[Social Democracy]] - Love this guy. We agree on almost everything. He is too moderate, and is not too fond of my large scale privatization program and Neoliberalism.
*[[fIle:Temer.png]] [[Temerism]] - You are so radical...
*[[file:Conserv.png]] [[Conservatism]] - Way better in the 90's when you actually weren't crazy enough to become [[File:Bolsonarism.png]] [[Bolsonarism|him]], and cared about protecting us from [[File:Commie.png]] Commies.
*[[file:Socdem.png]] [[Social Democracy]] - Love this guy. We agree on almost everything and he's my old friend. But why he dislikes my large scale privatization program and Neoliberalism.
*[[file:Conserv.png]] [[Conservatism]] - How much your support costs in money?
 
===Enemies===
===Enemies===
*[[file:Statecap.png]] [[State Capitalism]] - The efficiency of the market is indubitably. Cope
*[[file:Statecap.png]] [[State Capitalism]] - The efficiency of the market is indubitably and I privatized most of your companies. Cope
*[[file:Bolsonarism.png]] [[Bolsonarism]] - Disgusting [[file:React.png]] Reactionary.
*[[file:Bolsonarism.png]] [[Bolsonarism]] - Disgusting [[file:React.png]] Reactionary who doesn't know the actual meaning of [[File:Lib.png]] Liberalism. I even had to support [[File:Lula.png]] him from so awful you are.
*[[file:ARENA-Brazil.png]] [[Authoritarian Conservatism|ARENAism]] - You were just evil, and I can't believe people still support you. Thanks god I managed to flee Brazil before you catch me.
*[[File:Getulism.png]] [[Getulism]] - The one that started everything bad. You could have worked to destroy the Plutocratic Oligarchy in the Old Republic, but no... You had to coup the government and install a pseudo-fascist government and fill Brazil with these [[File:PopDunce.png]] populist freaks. I guess, your social programs were okay, but that's everything good I can say about your government.
**[[File:EmílioMédici.png]] [[Medicism]] - You are literally the Brazilian [[File:Nazi.png]] Hitler!
*[[File:Nation.png]] [[Nationalism]], especially [[File:EconNat.png]] [[Protectionism|Economic Nationalism]] - No nation-state deserves to be praised until they actually do something for their citizens regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, class and religion.
*[[File:Milosevic.png]] [[Milosevicism]] - I supported the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia to stop your bloodbath.  
*[[File:EmílioMédici.png]] [[Medicism]] - You are literally the Brazilian [[File:Nazi.png]] Hitler!


==Further Information==
==Further Information==

Latest revision as of 02:24, 25 June 2024

Cardosoism is an economically center-right, culturally left-wing and liberal ideology representing the beliefs of the Ex-President of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso de Mello.

History

] Cardoso, often nicknamed "FHC", was elected with the support of a heterodox alliance of his own Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and two right-wing parties, the Liberal Front Party (PFL) and the Brazilian Labour Party (PTB). Brazil's largest party, the centrist Party of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (PMDB), joined Cardoso's governing coalition after the election, as did the right-wing Brazilian Progressive Party (PPB) in 1996.

Cardoso's presidency saw institutional advancements in human rights, beginning with a national secretariat and a new government program, discussed with civil society, to address the issue. On 8 January 1996, he issued the controversial Decree 1775, which created a framework for the clear demarcation of indigenous territories, but which, as part of the process, opened indigenous territories to counterclaims by adjacent landowners. In 2000, Cardoso demanded the disclosure of some classified military files concerning Operation Condor, a network of South American military dictatorships that kidnapped and assassinated political opponents.

FHC was the first Brazilian President to address the inequality and the enormous gap between rich and poor. He started the following programs: Bolsa Escola, the Auxílio Gás, the Bolsa Alimentação, and the Cartão Alimentação.

His wife, Ruth Cardoso, focused on unifying transfer programs aimed at helping people suffering from poverty and hunger., by means of a program based on the idea that educating the poor could help raise them out of poverty.

Cardoso's administration deepened the privatization program launched by president Fernando Collor de Mello. During his first term, several government-owned enterprises in areas such as steel milling, telecommunications and mining, such as Telebras and Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, were sold to the private sector, the deepest denationalisation in Brazilian history, amidst a polarized political debate between "neoliberals" and "developmentalists". Economists still contend over its long-term effects; some research suggests that companies sold by the government achieved better profitability as a result of their disengagement from the state.

Despite the sale of public assets, the years 1995 to 2002 saw a rise of the total public debt from 30% to 55.5% of GDP. Economists aligned with his government argued that this was due to external factors outside the control of the administration at the time, such as the devaluation of the Brazilian real and the growth of the share of the debt denominated in US dollars. Nevertheless, devaluation of the currency was an instrument of monetary policy used right after his reelection, when the real pegged to the dollar led to a financial crisis that saw the country lose much of its foreign reserve fund and raise its interest rates on government bonds to very high levels as he tried to stabilize the currency under a new free-floating regime. With this economic shift, the greatest achievement of Cardoso – his landmark of lowering of inflation – was maintained, but his popularity plummeted.

Given his previous experience as Minister of Foreign Affairs and his prestige as an internationally famous sociologist, he was respected on the world scene, building friendships with such leaders as Bill Clinton and Ernesto Zedillo. Although he was respected abroad, in Brazil he had problems gaining support in Congress for government priorities and among people in general. As a result, major reforms planned by the executive branch, such as changes in the tax system and to social security, were only partially approved and only after long discussion. Although claiming to still support social democracy, his economic policies led people on the left to identify him with neoliberalism and right-wing politics, terms that often carry a very negative connotation in Latin American political debate and academic circles.


He also experienced personal problems with former ally Itamar Franco, his predecessor and later became Governor of Minas Gerais, a fierce opponent of his administrative reforms that saw the state lose its capacity to contract debt and forced a reduction of local government spending. Cardoso was also criticized for amending the constitution to his own benefit, allowing him to stay eight years in office. His popularity in his first four years, gained with the success of Plano Real, decreased during his last four years as the currency crisis was followed by lower economic growth and employment rates, greater public debt, growing political dissent, low levels of investment in appropriate infrastructure, and, finally, an energy crisis caused by an unexpected drought, as over 80% of Brazil's electricity is hydroelectric. He publicly admitted that he could have done more for public security and for the creation of new jobs, but defended his policies in areas such as health and education.

Cardoso's administration was accused of bribing congressmen to pass a constitutional amendment that secured FHC the right to seek reelection, which he eventually won.

Personality and Behaviour

Cardosoism is very educated and (somewhat) philosophical. He loves privatization and deeregulation, and would privatize the entire FreePCB if he got any chance. He also loves to travel to foreign countries.

Relationships

Friends

  • Third Way - My preferred ideology and role model.
  • Neoliberalism - Privatization go brrrrrrrr!
  • Toucanism - My beloved political party and friend. Our vision of a Liberal Democratic Brazil will not be in vain!
  • Social Liberalism and Social Capitalism - Who said a Capitalist can't care about the poor?
  • Monetarism - Togheter we ended hyperinflation! Don't search for the "Samba Effect".
  • Moderatism - The path to progress is to stick with moderation and reform.
  • Itamarism - Thank you Mr. Franco for appointing me as Minister of the Economy. If it wasn't you, I could never have accended to such position of President of Brazil.
  • Mandelaism - A big friend of mine and we both agree that racism sucks.
  • Blairism - Great inspiration, but the Iraq War was awful.

Frenemies

  • Menemism - We both were just trying to bring our countries to a new modern direction without inneficient economic bureaucracy and ruthless right-wing authoritarianism, but you should have funded more social services and, please, drop your conservatism.
  • Workerism - I disliked you back then when you were a dirty commie, but you became acceptable over the time when you accepted that Capitalism is the future.
  • Sarneyism - You saved Brazil from a new dictatorship, but your economic policy was awful.
  • Temerism - You are so radical...
  • Social Democracy - Love this guy. We agree on almost everything and he's my old friend. But why he dislikes my large scale privatization program and Neoliberalism.
  • Conservatism - How much your support costs in money?

Enemies

  • State Capitalism - The efficiency of the market is indubitably and I privatized most of your companies. Cope
  • Bolsonarism - Disgusting Reactionary who doesn't know the actual meaning of Liberalism. I even had to support him from so awful you are.
  • Getulism - The one that started everything bad. You could have worked to destroy the Plutocratic Oligarchy in the Old Republic, but no... You had to coup the government and install a pseudo-fascist government and fill Brazil with these populist freaks. I guess, your social programs were okay, but that's everything good I can say about your government.
  • Nationalism, especially Economic Nationalism - No nation-state deserves to be praised until they actually do something for their citizens regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, class and religion.
  • Milosevicism - I supported the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia to stop your bloodbath.
  • Medicism - You are literally the Brazilian Hitler!

Further Information

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

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  1. Cardoso voted in favour of the Resolution 1244, which authorized the NATO military intervention in Yugoslavia